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Hi Is there a safe distance plastic push fit needs to be away from the other end of a copper pipe being soldered? Regards, Jon

Hi Thanks very much for taking the time to write that extremely helpful reply. There are two zone valves and an automatic bypass valve has been fitted. Can the 2nd pump remain in situ or will it restrict the flow? Thanks Jon

Hi, No idea, I think I’d better have a word . TBH I haven’t had a single tradesman at my house (it was a bungalow and is now a house) who hasn’t cocked something up. I’ve found that often it’s easier to sort things out myself. I’ve got an Infra-red thermometer. I can have a go at balancing...

Hi I’ve turned off the second pump and checked the boiler pump setting it was on the highest constant pressure setting (4) so I have changed it to variable (0). The rad that didn’t seem to get hot without the 2nd pump is now heating up. Have I done the right thing? Thanks, Jon

Hi Thanks it’s 200m2 with 13 rads. Wonder why he thought it necessary if it isn’t? Can I the pump just be turned off temporarily or will it restrict the flow? Jon

Hi, Thanks will do. Could the extra pump be removed and the boiler configured to manage without it? Regards. Jon

It’s a new installation! The plumber said it was needed because of the number of rads? It all seems to work ok apart from the noise. If the aux pump is turned off not all the rads get hot. Has he ballsed something up? Regards, Jon

Hi Thanks its a Worcester-Bosch Greenstar 24i System ErP condensing boiler on an S plan system. Regards, Jon

Hi My central heating system has a pump in the boiler but an auxiliary pump has been fitted to boost the flow. When the central heating is off the auxiliary pump still runs and causes vibration in the pipe work. Is it possible to wire the pump into the heating zone valve so it turns on and...

Thanks Evo-home looks like the way forward then Out of interest, and because I think I might end up threading any wires through for them what sort of cable should I use? Regards, Jon

Hi Yes that's the problem, I don't have an existing programmer in the airing cupboard and no switching wire to the boiler. Its a system boiler and I have a hot water cylinder so any wireless controls need to be able to turn on the boiler remotely to control the hot water. Not many of the...

Hi Thanks, Most of those that offer hot water control Hive, Nest Etc seem to have a unit that replaces an existing programmer that is already wired to turn the boiler on and off. Or am I wrong? Jon

Hi, My builders plumber and electrician obviously never spoke to one another and as such there is no wire installed to connect a hot water programmer in the airing cupboard on the first floor to the boiler on the ground floor. Whilst this it their problem to sort out, I have been looking at...

Hi, I'm installing a recessed meter box into the wall of my house the instructions show to install a plastic sheet behind it on the inner leaf of the cavity wall. Presumably this is to act as moisture barrier. My question is how should the sheet be held in place when retro fitting? Thanks Jon

Hi, Thanks, yes I will be employing the help of a friend. Jon

Hi, I am currently applying for planning to turn my 1950s bungalow into a two storey house. If successful I'm wondering if I can take the existing tiled cut roof down myself once the scaffolding has been erected (I'm planning on keeping and reusing the roof tiles). Ready for the brick layers...

Hi, I have a recently moved into a dormer bungalow. I have noticed that the air, bed linen and cardboard boxes in the dormer feel damp. There are no obvious damp patches or mold growing anywhere. Could it just be poor ventilation? Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Jon

Hi, Just an update the power company sent an engineer round, he didn't even look at the bonding (which I have put in place). He said the pole and supply wires were out of date and dangerous so they will be removing both and providing a new underground supply with PME and will also move my...

Hi, I have a low stone wall around the perimeter of my home. I would like to replace this with a rendered block wall. I understand if the new wall is less than a meter high I do not need planning permission. Can increase the height of the stone wall with blocks then render the lot, or will...

Also If my house was already bonded and the electricity company wanted proof how would anyone test an existing installation if the certificate states they have to have installed it themselves? Thanks Jon